The First United Methodist Church Annual Epic End of Summer Bash is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event is designed to help parents and kids get ready to go back to school. Many businesses and organizations will be on hand to provide information on services, free school supplies, free haircuts, and more. There is also lots of food and fun including a water slide, dunking booth, zip-line, and more. It's a great opportunity for community connection. If your business or organization would like to be included, please contact Diana Child at the First United Methodist Church at 352-493-4627 or email fumc_chf@yahoo.com.

Monday

Workforce Connection

at Bronson Library

The Workforce Connection Mobile Resource Unit will be at the Bronson Public Library at 10:30 a.m. The library is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 27A and Gilbert St.

Crochet Club

The Chiefland Crochet Club meets the second Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Luther Callaway Public Library in Chiefland. Anyone interested in needle work of any sort is welcome to attend.

Jackpot bingo

Landrum Memorial American Legion Post 236 hosts Jackpot Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Post 236 is located at 9550 N.E. U.S. Highway 27A, Bronson. The public is welcome. For more information, call 352-486-5003 or 352-317-5685.

Tuesday

Visit with Rep. Stone

State Rep. Charlie Stone (R-District 22) who represents Levy County in the Legislature will hold office hours on the first Tuesday of every month in Williston and Bronson. The meeting locations and times are:

Light refreshments will be served. We are recruiting new members – both youth and adults, so bring your family.

The mission of the Tobacco Free Partnership of Levy County is to mobilize community partners to establish long-lasting system and policy changes that promote tobacco-free social norms in order to prevent usage of tobacco products by youth/young adults, encourage and support tobacco cessation, eliminate the hazards of secondhand smoke, and decrease the number of deaths due to tobacco products.

Wednesday

AMVETS Post No. 88

Auxiliary meetings

AMVETS Post 88 Auxiliary meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the post home on State Road 24 by the Bronson Speedway.

Legion Auxiliary meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 383, Old Town, meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For information, call 352-542-7788.

Children's Table welcomes seniors

The Children's Table at 680 W. Thrasher Dr., Bronson, will serve a light lunch to seniors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

TOPS meeting

The Chiefland TOPS group meets from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at St. Alban's Church, U.S. Highway 19, north of Chiefland. Both sexes are welcome. For information, call 352-463-9111.

August 15

Care Givers Retreat in Trenton

A Care Givers Retreat will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Trenton Senior Center, 1439 S.W. County Road 307-A, Trenton.

Lunch will be provided. Speakers include Bruce Sack, owner of New Day Wellness, on “Fall Prevention”; Virginia Schneider on “Helping your Body Help Itself” ; and Annette Derks, natural health consultant on “Daily De-Stressors” for caregivers.

Participants are asked to RSVP by Monday, Aug. 12, to Cheryll Jones at 352-221-0594.

August 17

Books! For sale! Cheap!

The Friends of the Bronson Library have lots of books just waiting for you. They go on sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paperbacks are 10 cents, Hardbacks are 50 cents, Videos (VHS) are 10 cents, DVDs are 50 cents and all magazines are free. Great selection in all categories. Call 486-2015 for

more information or to donate.

August 20

Community Resource Program meeting

The Community Resource Program meeting will be at Haven Hospice at 5 p.m. Members of the Board of Directors will meet at 4:30 p.m.

All organizations are invited to attend and share how they serve our area. The group is working on creating a directory of organizations and their services for the community at large.

The Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce members meet the 4th Friday of each month at noon in the Haven Hospice meeting room located at 311 N.E. 9th St., off U.S. Highway 27A. A buffet lunch will be provided compliments of Duke Energy and Central Florida Electric Co-op, Inc. Prospective guests are welcome.

State Rep. Charlie Stone (R-District 22) who represents Levy County in the Legislature will hold office hours in Chiefland beginning at 9 a.m. in the Old Train Depot in Trailhead Park. He will also hold office hours in Cedar Key City Hall from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Stone can be contacted through either his Ocala office by calling 352-291-4436 or at 3001 S.W. College Road, Suite 104, Ocala, or his Capitol office by calling 850-717-5022 or 1003 The Capitol, Tallahassee.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Details to come on these events

Saturday, September 14

The 3rd annual Hutch Hutchinson Poker Run in Chiefland to benefit Haven Hospice.

Monday-Thursday, September 15-18

Cedar Key Quilting Retreat sponsored by the Salty Needle Quilt Shop, Come Stay in beautiful Cedar Key for four nights with most meals included. Call for more info 352-543-9779 or email bethjdavis@bellsouth.net

Tuesday, September 17

Business of the Year, Industry Appreciation Banquet hosted by the Chiefland Chamber of Commerce. The annual event will take place at the Tommy Usher Center in Chiefland. The program will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The theme will be “Red, White & Blue Jeans.”

Saturday, October 19

Spend the evening at Rock Bluff Ranch enjoying food & drink, live music, and fundraising to benefit unreimbursed patient care, grief support and community education programs at Haven Hospice in the Tri-Counties. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information contact Stephanie Brod at 352.271.4665 or email smbrod@havenhospice.org.

Saturday, October 26

The Levy County Schools Foundation's annual Beast Feast will dish out everything from critters to fish to benefit students and teachers.

Friday November 29

Deadline to get registration forms in for annual Chiefland Christmas Festival Parade. This year's theme is “The Spirit of Christmas Past.” Partcipants are encouraged to celebrate Christmas from your favorite decade.

Saturday, December 7

Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce Winter Christmas Festival In Trailhead Park by the Old Train Depot, U.S. Highway 19 and Southeast 2nd Avenue . The Christmas Festival Parade

The Cedar Key Keyhole, 457 2nd Street (across from the Library) in Cedar Key, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and maintains a display of many works by more than 20 contributors to its artists’ cooperative. These works include paintings (oils, acrylics, pastels and watercolors), metal works, stained glass, jewelry, fiber arts, leatherwork, pottery and woodworking, among others. For more information, call The Keyhole at 352-543-5801.

Monday - Thursday

Zumba at woman's club

Looking for a fun way to get in your exercise? Look into the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club where everyone is invited to join in Zumba. The invigorating classes, open to the public, are Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. and Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. All in air conditioned comfort and yes classes will continue through the summer. There is no fee just a donation to cover electric use. For more information call 352-447-2057 or email yiwomansclub@gmail.com.

Walking club

Every Tuesday and Thursday there is a Walking Club at 7:30 a.m. behind the Chiefland Middle School at the Delma Locke Park. Everyone is welcome, especially beginners. For more information, contact Swain Strickland at the Levy County Health Department at 352-486-5300.

Operation PETSNIP

A non-profit, spay/neuter clinic is now available to Levy County cats ($40) and dogs ($60). For more information, call 352-376-6647.

Guardian ad Litem seeks volunteers

Be a powerful voice in a child’s life. Advocate in the court system for children who have been taken away for neglect and abuse. No special background is needed, staff and legal support provided. For more information, call 352-463-3135.

American Legion Post 383

American Legion Post 383 in Old Town has karaoke every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Monthly meetings are at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month.

Ombudsman program seeking volunteers

Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to identify, investigate and resolve residents’ concerns. Special training and certification is provided. For information, call 888-831-0404 or go to ombudsman.myflorida.com.

Busy Bees

Busy Bees meet at Old Town United Methodist Church on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will be crafting, quilting, crocheting, knitting and all kinds of needle and handwork. There are different materials to share if you would like to learn. Busy Bees donates hats, lap robes and other items made to organizations and those in need. Novices are welcome, as well as, experienced crafters. Bring your crafts, needles, yarn, patterns, ideas and questions. Open to all, no age or gender restrictions. For more information, contact Gaile at 352-542-7963, Nancy at 352-542-2201 or Frances at 352-542-0543.